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Maria posted 10-08-2003 10:14 PM ET (US)
Is it a good idea to change the original color of your engine in my case, a Johnson grey to white. My outrage is at the repair shop and I told the guy who's working on it that I wanted to paint the engine also, he suggested to change the color from grey to white. Let me know what you think.
Thanks, Maria
Bigshot posted 10-09-2003 11:14 AM ET (US)
Well....they only made grey Johnsons one year, 1984. The paint is still available from Tempo. In order to change the color much more is involved than a quick sand and shoot. You should remove the engine, clean thoroughly, tape,etc.
sargerator posted 10-09-2003 01:40 PM ET (US)
Hey Big,
I have a '99 Johnson 90hp and a '00 Johnson 115hp,
both are grey and factory original paint ??? I also have a '99 Johnson OceanPro 115hp but in white , looks identical to grey motor except color and the added OceanPro decal.
Sarge
Bigshot posted 10-09-2003 02:25 PM ET (US)
No....yours are silver. 1999 they had the dark silver bronze color that everyone hated so they went lighter in 2000 I think. Most larger models were also available in white. In 1984 they were all grey, just like a navy grey. Pretty darn ugly when faded but grows on you when nice and shiny. I had a 1984 60hp on my 79 15' sport.....great combo.
sargerator posted 10-09-2003 06:37 PM ET (US)
OH !
Looks dark metalic grey to me, but definitely not navy grey as in battleship grey !
Sarge
Bigshot posted 10-10-2003 11:20 AM ET (US)
Anything grey and metallic is silver in my book but I hear ya.....how about tarnished silver:)
sargerator posted 10-10-2003 02:50 PM ET (US)
Tarnished silver OK, but no magentas or golden rod ! ;)
Sarge

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Author	Topic: Change engine paint?
Maria	posted 10-08-2003 10:14 PM ET (US) Is it a good idea to change the original color of your engine in my case, a Johnson grey to white. My outrage is at the repair shop and I told the guy who's working on it that I wanted to paint the engine also, he suggested to change the color from grey to white. Let me know what you think. Thanks, Maria
Bigshot	posted 10-09-2003 11:14 AM ET (US) Well....they only made grey Johnsons one year, 1984. The paint is still available from Tempo. In order to change the color much more is involved than a quick sand and shoot. You should remove the engine, clean thoroughly, tape,etc.
sargerator	posted 10-09-2003 01:40 PM ET (US) Hey Big, I have a '99 Johnson 90hp and a '00 Johnson 115hp, both are grey and factory original paint ??? I also have a '99 Johnson OceanPro 115hp but in white , looks identical to grey motor except color and the added OceanPro decal. Sarge
Bigshot	posted 10-09-2003 02:25 PM ET (US) No....yours are silver. 1999 they had the dark silver bronze color that everyone hated so they went lighter in 2000 I think. Most larger models were also available in white. In 1984 they were all grey, just like a navy grey. Pretty darn ugly when faded but grows on you when nice and shiny. I had a 1984 60hp on my 79 15' sport.....great combo.
sargerator	posted 10-09-2003 06:37 PM ET (US) OH ! Looks dark metalic grey to me, but definitely not navy grey as in battleship grey ! Sarge
Bigshot	posted 10-10-2003 11:20 AM ET (US) Anything grey and metallic is silver in my book but I hear ya.....how about tarnished silver:)
sargerator	posted 10-10-2003 02:50 PM ET (US) Tarnished silver OK, but no magentas or golden rod ! ;) Sarge